Program Overview

This degree is designed to hone your skills in one or more business disciplines, readying you for a specialised career in this dynamic industry. It’s a great choice for pursuing careers such as an accountant, financial planner, business analyst, tourism marketing manager, talent acquisition specialist, or supply chain manager.

You’ll begin by studying a suite of core units in business. You'll explore value-creation in business, learn to use financial information to make informed and responsible decisions, and develop business intelligence and analytical capabilities to interpret data. This will provide you with a strong base to build on as you progress through the course. You'll also choose your preferred discipline/s, and begin study in this area.

In your second year, you'll continue to develop expertise in your chosen discipline/s. You’ll further develop your decision-making and leadership skills, which are essential in a future marketplace. You’ll also benefit from exposure to industry through field trips, work-related tasks, guest lectures and networking events.

In your final year you’ll undertake a capstone experience, enabling you to apply your skills in an industry environment.

Real-world learning is an important component of this degree. Depending on your chosen major, you might gain hands-on skills in industry software such as Refinitiv Workspace (for stock market trading and analysis), or have opportunities to undertake extra-curricular work experience, such as volunteering at the Curtin Tax Clinic.

Major: Property Investment and Development

Property is one of Australia’s most popular investment options. Understanding how to make smart decisions in property development, investment, valuation and sales can lead to a lucrative and varied career.

In this major you will develop knowledge in economics, law, construction and finance, which can be applied not only to the property industry but also related sectors. You’ll learn to analyse property investments and developments, gain insight into the structure and operations of the real estate industry and develop the essential legal, analytical and economic skills required to begin a career in property.

You’ll also consider property-related issues and their impacts on Australian and global property markets, such as housing supply and demand, equitable housing options and sustainable property development.

You’ll undertake site visits and work on real-world client projects, and have the opportunity to engage with more than 30 guest speakers throughout the course.

Our graduates have found work across a range of industries including property development, finance, sales and leasing and banking. Many have found work in government, for private investors, residential and commercial developers and consultancies.